Mount Polley & Tailings Facility Review Update

On August 4th 2014, the dam for the Mount Polley tailings storage facility breached releasing water and tailings into the environment. At this time, the cause is under investigation by the BC Government and an Independent Panel. The Independent Panel report is expected to be released January 31, 2015.

In addition the Chief Inspector of Mines ordered the accelerated submission of annual dam safety inspections to government on December 1, 2014 (from March 31, 2015) for 98 tailings facilities. A full review and synthesized report is expected in early February 2015.